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UST CME: Pedagogy & Dermatology:

Integrating Learning Strategies with

Professionalism

By Dr. Mary Grace Rivero

he University of Santo Tomas Hospital financial stability prior to marriage. Other take home
(USTH) Department of Dermatology, in points from his lecture are different alternatives of
Tcooperation with the Pediatric Dermatology investment such as gold coins and bars, stocks and
Subspecialty Core Group, hosted the Continuing life insurance policies.
Medical Education (CME) entitled “Pedagogy &
Dermatology: Integrating Learning Strategies with The second part of the program began with a case
Professionalism” last February 27, 2019 at the presentation on Pediatric Pustular Psoriasis by
Skyloft Hotel and Residences, Manila. Though this second year resident, Dr. Patricia Elvira A. Duque- Dr. Maria Rosario G. Aguila,
month’s CME accommodated only a small group Ang. Reactor for the case, Dr. Jennifer Aileen Ang- Chair of the Department of
of live audience with 30 consultants and residents Tangtatco, member of the Pediatric Subspecialty Dermatology of the USTH delivering
the opening remarks.
in attendance, live online streaming allowed the Core Group of the PDS lectured on Pediatric
residents and consultants from different parts of Pustular Psoriasis citing its different presentations
the country and even abroad, with a total of 409 and the available treatment options for each type.
viewers, to “virtually attend” and participate in the
conference. Dr. Maria Victoria C. Dizon moderated Dr. Maria Kristina Fajardo presented the next case on
the entire program. Basidiobolus ranarum, a rare deep fungal infection.
Dr. Wilsie Salas-Walinsundin, also a member of the
Dr. Maria Rosario G. Aguila, Chair of the Department Pediatric Subspecialty Core Group and the reactor
of Dermatology of the USTH, formally opened for the case, gave a comprehensive discussion on
the CME with the welcoming remarks. The main Basidiobolomycosis in the pediatric population. She
program commenced with Dr. Maria Minerva P. identified possible mimics of the disease, discussed
Calimag giving a lecture about the the importance the special considerations in the treatment of a Dr. Maria Minerva P. Calimag
of utilizing technology in teaching through the use pediatric patient and emphasized the importance talking about new trends in
of the internet and different interactive learning of recognizing wood-like induration of skin and soft teaching
platforms. She cited several educational trends tissue as a potential deep-seated fungal infection.
in the 21st century such as the use of tablets and
smartphones, the availability of mobile learning PDS President Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao then wrapped up
and the concept of a “flipped classroom”, which she the productive afternoon with her inspiring closing
described as self-learning of concepts using higher remarks.
order thinking skills. A very informative lecture
on Health Economics by Dr. John Francis Lee Hok Despite the minor technical difficulties encountered,
followed. He discussed about account management, it was a fruitful learning experience overall. This
providing the audience with tips to achieve financial event paves the way for better webcast conferences
freedom and emphasizing the importance of in the future.

Dr. John Francis Lee Hok engaging
the audience with his tips on
financial freedom

PDS President Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao
University of Santo Tomas Consultants and Residents delivering the closing remarks
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